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Preserving archives

"Access to archival material - the documentary heritage of people all over the world that gives them their identity and ensures their rights - is dependent on the survival of fragile materials: paper, parchment, photographic materials, audiovisual materials and, most recently, magnetic and optical formats. The primary importance of such survival is widely acknowledged but sometimes overlooked in a rush to provide ever better means of access. But without the basic material, no services can be offered. Preservation is the heart of archival activity. Archivists in all types of organizations face questions of how to plan a preservation strategy in less than perfect circumstances, or deal with a sudden emergency. This book considers the causes of threats to the basic material, outlines the preservation options available and offers flexible solutions applicable in a variety of situations. Benefiting from the author's contact with international specialists as Head of Preservation Services at the National Archives of the UK, it offers a wide range of case studies and examples."--Back cover.Read more...

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Abstract:

Considers the causes of threats to the basic material and outlines the preservation options available. This book offers flexible solutions applicable in a variety of situations. It provides a range of case studies and examples. It includes topics such as understanding archive materials, managing digital preservation and others.Read more...

Good basic reference

Helen Forde has written an excellent all-around reference work for archivists and those who find themselves with archivist's responsibilities. It covers all aspects of archival work with special attention paid to buildings and their design and function as holders of the physical record. Digitization...Read more...